“North Korea claims it developed a hypersonic missile, but it appears to be an HGV [hypersonic glide vehicle] launched from a ballistic missile, not a hypersonic cruise missile (HCM). Given the North dropped a hint that it will develop hypersonic glide technology in January, it seems that the warhead can fly at hypersonic speed. Also, North Korea said the missile was named the Hwasong-8, and the Hwasong series has historically been ballistic missiles powered by a liquid-fuel engine.”
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